The Districts of Punjab in the Malwa Region

Q. Which district in Punjab is known as the "land of white gold"?

1. Ludhiana
2. Faridkot
3. Mohali
4. Mansa

Q. Which district in Punjab is called the 'land of white gold'?

1. Barnala
2. Mansa
3. Ludhiana
4. Kapurthala

Q. The district in Punjab is famous for the cultivation of kinnow and other citrus fruits.

1. Firozpur
2. Fazilka
3. Kapurthala

Q. Firozpur district, located on the banks of the river Sutlej, was founded by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century.

1. True
2. False

Q. Before 1995, the districts of Muktsar and Moga were part of which district in the Malwa region of Punjab?

1. Faridkot
2. Fazilka
3. Mansa
4. Bathinda

Q. Which of the following statements are based on the districts under the Malwa region?

1. Hosiery industries are famous in Ludhiana
2. Sansarpur is known as the ‘Nursery of Hockey’.
3. Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is also known as the Mohali district.
4. Barnala is the most thinly populated district in Punjab.

Q. What is the historical importance of Muktsar?

1. The coronation of Delhi Sultan, Razia Sultana was held here.
2. The coranation of Mughal emperor, Akbar was held here.
3. The Battle of Muktsar between the Sikhs and the Delhi Sultanate was fought here.
4. The Battle of Muktsar between the Sikhs and the Mughals was fought here.

Q. Select the option(s) that give incorrect information about the district of Fazilka in Punjab.

1. The district is located in the Doaba region.
2. It lies in the cotton-producing belt in Punjab.
3. It is known for the production of kinnow and other citrus fruits.
4. It was split from the Kapurthala district.

Q. Razia Sultana briefly stayed in _____ region which was later occupied by Lodhi dynasty.

1. Hoshiarpur
2. Bathinda
3. Sangrur
4. Bhatinda

Q. Statement 1: The battle of Muktsar was fought between the Sikhs and the Mughals.

Statement 2: Muktsar is a place of great historical importance.

1. Both statements are correct. Statement 1 provides the reson for statement 2.
2. Both statements are correct. Statement 2 provides the reson for statement 1.
3. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect. Statement 2 provides the reson for statement 1.
4. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct. Statement 2 provides the reson for statement 1.

Q. 'Y' is a district in Punjab that is situated in the Malwa region. This district is very famous for its Hosiery industries. The winter garments like sweaters, socks, gloves, and shawls that are produced in this district are very popular. Also, district 'Y' is the largest district in Punjab. Identify the district 'Y'.

1. Patiala
2. Jalandhar
3. Ludhiana
4. Mohali